André De Shields, born on 12 January 1946 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, is a seasoned actor with a remarkable career. Making his Broadway debut in 1973 in “Warp,” he has left an indelible mark on the world of theater.
De Shields is not only an accomplished actor but also a choreographer, earning recognition for his work on Bette Midler’s “Clams on the Half Shell” Broadway show in the same year he debuted.
A graduate of the University of Wisconsin in 1970, he achieved the pinnacle of academic success by receiving his doctorate in 2004.
André De Shields Wiki & Biography
Name
André De Shields
Nickname
André
Date Of Birth
January 12, 1946
Age
79 Years
Birth Place
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Gender
Male
Profession
Actor, Singer, Dancer, Director, Choreographer
Debut
TV Show – Another World (1964)
Film Debut – Bruce’s Garden (2011)
Famous For
Famous for starring in Play On movie
Zodiac Sign
Capricorn
Nationality
American
Religion
Christianity
André De Shields Net Worth
Salary
Not Known
Net Worth
USD $5 Million approx
Height, Weight, and Color
Height in cm
173 cm
Height in Meters
1.73 m
Height in Feet Inches
5 feet 6 inches
Weight
66 kg
145 lbs
Body Type
Fit
Body Measurement
36-12-34 Inches
Waist Size
34 Inches
Shoe Size
9 US
Eye Colour
Black
Hair Colour
Black
André De Shields Family and Relatives
Father
John De Shields
Mother
Mary Gunther
Brothers
Not Known
Sisters
Not Known
Boyfriends / Girlfriends
Not Known
Marital Status
Single
Partner
Not Known
Sons
Not Known
Daughters
Not Known
André De Shields Education School and Colleges
Education Qualification
Graduated from New York University
School
High School
College & University
Wilmington College
Favourites Things Of André De Shields
Favorite Colour
Blue, Black
Favorite Actor
Not Known
Favorite Actress
Not Known
Favorite Food
Not Known
Favorite TV Shows
Not Known
Favorite Movie
Not Known
Favorite Pets
Not Known
Hobbies
Traveling, Singing
Favorite Destination
Not Known
Interesting Facts About André De Shields
André De Shields received a nomination for a 2013 Equity Joseph Jefferson Award for his supporting role in a musical in “The Jungle Book” at the Goodman Theatre and Huntington Theatre Company in Chicago, Illinois.
In 1998, he was honored with the Joseph Jefferson Award for Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical for his performance in “Play On!” at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago, Illinois.
He was nominated twice for the Tony Award for Best Actor (Featured Role – Musical), first in 1997 for “Play On!” and later in 2001 for “The Full Monty.”
André De Shields was awarded the 1988 Joseph Jefferson Award for Director of a Revue for “The Colored Museum” at the Victory Gardens Theater in Chicago, Illinois.
Throughout his career, he has received Tony Award nominations for “The Full Monty” and “Play On!,” the Joseph Jefferson Award, and the Black Theatre Alliance Ira Aldridge Award for “Play On!” In 1982, he also secured an Emmy Award for “Ain’t Misbehavin’.”
Additional accolades include Audience Development Committee Awards for “Saint Tous” and Joseph Jefferson Awards for the direction of “The Colored Museum,” acting in “Dream On Monkey Mountain,” and direction and choreography for “Blackberries.”
André De Shields has garnered several nominations for Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards, showcasing his consistent excellence in the world of theater.
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